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HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, a clear message could not have been more emphatically sent to those over 70 about the dangers of this disease. The problem we have today is not one of irresponsible…21 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, all those resident in local authority hostels or accommodation will be tested regularly to prevent the transmission of this disease.21 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions on Holding of Gatherings and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 27 August be approved. Relevant document: 25th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee .18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, may I say something about local restrictions? [ Connection lost . ]18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank all those involved in this debate for a really important contribution. This face-coverings debate is always a very tough one. It is tough because in many of our…18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 21 August be approved. Relevant document: 25th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee .18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 23 July be approved. Relevant document: 24th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee .18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, I beg to move that these regulations, originally tabled by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, be approved. I will start by…18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I beg to move that the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) Regulations 2020 and the three instruments amending those…18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 23 July be approved.18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 14 August be approved. Relevant document: 25th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee .18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, may I something about local restrictions? Over the Summer Recess, we have combined tightening restrictions in areas with outbreaks with the easing of business…18 Sept 2020HANSARDNHS Counter Fraud Authority (Establishment, Constitution, and Staff and Other Transfer Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2020That the draft Order laid before the House on 11 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 7 September .18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, this has been a moving and emotional debate. I would like to start, before I go on to my scripted speech, by addressing three key points raised by noble Lords. First, I…18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 27 August be approved. Relevant document: 25th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee .18 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 7 August be approved. Relevant document: 25th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee18 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirusThat list is already published. I would be glad to send the noble Lord a link.16 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirusI am grateful for the noble Baroness’s questions. In terms of European rates, Britain is way ahead of many of its fellow countries in Europe. On Friday last week, we did 240,312…16 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirusMy Lords, I am indeed an avid listener of “More or Less,” although I have not heard the episode to which the noble Lord referred. Can I just explain that not all tests need to be…16 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirusMy Lords, I note my noble friend’s comments. However, I flatly deny that the social care system and social care homes have been in any way marooned. We have made a profound…16 Sept 2020